Solution Architect Data & AI

Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• The Solution Architect will be responsible for designing solutions to solve a business problem, including but not limited to installation, configuration, integration and implementation of projects for the Data and AI IBM product portfolio tailored to specific client requirements. Responsibilities also include participating in requirements gathering and design sessions with clients, analyzing existing processes, and converting business needs into technical designs.
• This role requires a deep understanding of business challenges across various industries and the ability to provide effective solutions using relevant products. A Solution Architect must stay informed about industry trends, market directions, and stakeholder needs, leveraging their expertise in IBM products to design, develop, and customize solutions.

• Direct experience in the following products and technologies: watsonx.ai, Watson Assistant, Watson Discovery, LLM, AI
• Strong experience with capacity planning, scalability, performance, and load testing concepts
• Strong knowledge of integration and commonly used patterns, able to apply such knowledge in solution design
• Experience or strong knowledge of application programming/scripting technologies (Java/J2EE, AJX, ASP, BPEL/BPML, SQL, XSLT, Linux/Unix/Windows shell scripts)
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills

• Experience working with IBM complementary products: IBM Cloud Packs, Cognos, DB2
• Knowledge of RedHat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) and deploying container applications
• Knowledge of Cloud technologies
• Strong experience working with senior IT and non-IT executives
• Demonstrated experience in multi-shore management, teamwork and execution